Tuesday, October 23, 2012

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Los Angeles Times

Education prize eludes Corona-Norco district

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012 10:54 PM EDT

The Corona-Norco Unified School District is a finalist for the Broad Prize for Urban Education, garnering $150,000, but the award goes to Miami-Dade schools. Pairs of eyes peered through the dark Corona High School auditorium at a projector screen hanging above a stage flanked by flags and plastic plants.

Reaching out to illegal immigrants a core strategy for LAPD chief

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012 10:54 PM EDT

Charlie Beck says his controversial stance is grounded not just in a sense of fairness, but in the practical realities of crime-fighting in heavily Latino L.A. A decade ago, Charlie Beck watched as William J. Bratton arrived in Los Angeles and began rebuilding a department deeply tarnished by the Rodney King beating, riots and corruption scandals. Bratton made many changes as chief, but Beck was ...

Prop. 39 would recoup $1 billion California lost in tax breaks

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012 10:09 PM EDT

Proposition 39 would alter how income tax on businesses is calculated, with firms outside California paying more. SACRAMENTO — At the heart of Proposition 39 is a way to recoup $1 billion the state gave up in tax breaks for Silicon Valley companies and other big California corporations as part of a back-room deal.

Funds set up for survivors of slain Inglewood father and son

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012 09:54 PM EDT

Community leaders and family members recount stories of a devoted father who gave back to his community. Three other family members were wounded in the attack by a masked gunman. Grieving family members gathered outside the 1950s Chips diner in Hawthorne to remember Filimon Lamas, 33, and his 4-year-old son, who were killed in a weekend rampage in which five members of the Inglewood family were ...

'Fantasy slut league' investigated at high school

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012 10:09 AM EDT

The principal of Piedmont High School in the Bay Area sent a letter to parents last week informing them of a "fantasy slut league" played by some groups of students over about six years.


Canyon News

Canyon News - Santa Monica Police Arrest Rape Suspect

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012 08:11 PM EDT

SANTA MONICA—The Santa Monica Police Department identified and detained Brandon Cross, a 36-year-old man from Chino, for sexually and physically assaulting a woman jogging near Lifeguard Tower 8 on the Santa Monica Beach on October 10.

Canyon News - "Bling Ring" Suspect Pleads No Contest

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012 05:56 PM EDT

Daina Tomayo, 22, was sentenced on October 19, 2012 to 3 years probation, and 60 days of Caltrans by Superior Court Judge Larry Paul Fidler.

Canyon News - Giants Win Pennant In Dramatic Fashion

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012 09:41 AM EDT

SAN FRANCISCO—When the San Francisco Giants went down 2 games to none against the Cincinnati Reds in the National League Divisional Series, it appeared their season was over.


CBS 2 Los Angeles

Pres. Obama Returns To SoCal

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012 09:44 PM EDT

Pres. Barack Obama will pay a visit to Southern California on Wednesday weeks before the Nov. election.

District Attorney Won’t Charge 911 Caller In Kendrec McDade’s Death

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012 09:26 PM EDT

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office will not charge an involuntary manslaughter charge against a man who falsely reported to police that he had been robbed at gunpoint, instigating a search that ended with an officer shooting a college student in Pasadena.

Man Accidentally Sells Late Mother’s Jewelry At Garage Sale For $5

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012 08:53 PM EDT

A Loma Linda man is desperate to buy back his late mother’s jewelry, after accidentally selling several pieces at a garage sale for a fraction of their worth.

FDA: Monster Energy Drinks Cited In 5 Deaths

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012 08:38 PM EDT

Corona-based Monster Beverage Corporation is under investigation by the Food and Drug Administration after their popular energy drink was cited in five deaths in the past few years.

Man’s Ashes Left Behind At Ocean Beach Car Wash

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012 08:03 PM EDT

The ashes of a man who was cremated 17 years ago was left behind at a car wash in Ocean Beach.


Orange County Register

Massage therapist gets year in jail for sex assault

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012 06:53 PM EDT

WESTMINSTER - A massage therapist was sentenced to a year in jail after he pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting three female clients at a Seal Beach spa, the Orange County District Attorney's Office said. Jason Michael Elliott, 29, of Sunset Beach was convicted Friday of one felony and two...

Irvine Unified superintendent, president solicit cash

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012 03:25 PM EDT

IRVINE - Irvine Unified School District's superintendent and education board president made a joint plea to parents and others in the district community for a $365 donation to Irvine Public Schools Foundation by Dec. 31. The city will match donations dollar for dollar up to $1 million because...

Blood, broken glass at home alarmed cops

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012 01:56 PM EDT

NEWPORT BEACH - It looked like blood stains around the bath tub in the master bedroom. A bloody towel was found on the floor. The safe was open. There was a broken vase and a broken glass jar in the bathroom. And no one was home. Those were some of the ominous signs that Newport Beach police...

Venezia: Righeimer recall a political message or stunt?

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012 01:39 PM EDT

Just when I thought I'd seen it all in Costa Mesa politics, last week Chris McEvoy served a recall notice to Councilman Jim Righeimer during a City Council meeting. McEvoy told me he was compelled to initiate this recall because of the Banning Ranch vote the council took back in July to...

Suicides from bridges: Rancho councilman will seek safeguards

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012 12:19 PM EDT

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA - In six months, five people have tried to commit suicide from city bridges, according to Councilman Jerry Holloway. And he finds that unacceptable. On Wednesday, Holloway, who's been on the City Council since 2002, will again ask his colleagues to consider preventive...


Los Angeles Daily News

Doug McIntyre: Winning office but candidate, America sullied in the process

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012 10:47 PM EDT

Two more weeks and it'll be all over. We can do it, America!

Explosions send manhole covers flying; woman hospitalized after airbag deploys in SUV

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012 10:47 PM EDT

One woman was sent to the hospital Tuesday after a couple of nearly simultaneous explosions sent two electrical vault lids into the air on Victory Boulevard in Woodland Hills.

A hen in the White House? Just the ticket

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012 10:21 PM EDT

The next chicken to enter the White House may not be headed for the presidential plate. Mae Poulet, a San Fernando Valley hen, just clucked her vice-presidential plans to take the White House.

Los Angeles County can establish Office of Inspector General, independent oversight group to monitor jails, attorney ...

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012 10:02 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES - The Board of Supervisors has the legal authority to establish either an Office of Inspector General or an independent oversight commission to monitor county jails, the county's lead attorney said today.

Money Manners: At 90, will mom really appreciate a big party?

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012 09:53 PM EDT

Question: My brother "Sam" and I have always said we'd give our mother a blowout party for her 90th birthday. But now that the big day is approaching, Mom's mind has failed to the point that she'll have no idea that the party is for her or even that it's her birthday.


NBC Los Angeles

School Kids Take Good Nutrition into Their Own Hands

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012 09:13 PM EDT

As part of a lunch pilot program, students are making salads from scratch, and selling them to other students.

Slain Inglewood Father Hailed as "Hero"

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012 05:13 PM EDT

Between sobs, family members on Tuesday hailed as a hero a 30-year-old father who died shielding his children from a hail of bullets in a weekend rampage at an Inglewood home.

Local Marines Arrested After Vandalism Attacks

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012 04:58 PM EDT

Two Camp Pendleton Marines were arrested for allegedly vandalizing businesses and cars near San Clemente, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department. Photo Credit: Orange County Sheriff's Department

Surfer Killed by Shark in Santa Barbara County

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012 04:58 PM EDT

Francisco Javier Solorio Jr., 39, was killed in a shark attack Tuesday off Surf Beach near Vandenberg Air Force Base, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department confirmed.

Live Shark Found on OC Golf Course

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012 04:58 PM EDT

Imagine this: You're having a pleasant afternoon with your buddies, playing the links at San Juan Hills Golf Club. You arrive at the 12th tee box at the San Juan Capistrano course and there you see it:... Photo Credit: Melissa McCormack


KABC-TV Los Angeles

California Ballot Proposition 30: Tax initiative for schools

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012 09:31 PM EDT

Prop. 30 supporters say it brings money to struggling schools. Opponents say there's no guarantee schools get the money.

Woman with cerebral palsy fights to stay in South Gate home

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012 09:01 PM EDT

A South Gate woman with cerebral palsy and stage four breast cancer is fighting to stay in her home she grew up in.

Donation funds set up for Inglewood family in fatal shooting

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012 09:01 PM EDT

Donation funds have been established to help a family targeted by a neighbor in a shooting rampage over the weekend.

Monster Energy Drink cited in 5 deaths, FDA says

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012 08:16 PM EDT

The FDA is investigating reports of five deaths and a non-fatal heart attack possibly linked to Monster Energy Drink.

Pediatricians offer first report on organic foods

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012 07:47 PM EDT

Organic food is not necessarily safer or more nutritious than conventional foods, the leading pediatricians group says.


Daily Breeze

County attorney: Supervisors can appoint oversight authority for jail reform

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012 10:31 PM EDT

The Board of Supervisors has the legal authority to establish either an Office of Inspector General or an independent oversight commission to monitor county jails, the county's lead attorney said Tuesday.

Wednesday's police log: El Segundo and the beach cities

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012 10:31 PM EDT

Recent police activities in El Segundo and the beach cities. | POLICE NEWS | BLOG: SOUTH BAY CRIME, COURT NEWS | FACEBOOK

Torrance Transit to unveil two new bus routes

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012 09:16 PM EDT

Torrance Transit will inaugurate two new express bus routes at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the Del Amo Fashion Center parking lot in front of Macy's on Carson Street.

TSA removes controversial body scanners from LAX, other big airports

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012 08:01 PM EDT

The much-maligned X-ray body scanners have quietly disappeared from several major U.S. airports over the last month, but the Transportation Security Administration says they're simply shuffling the machines around.

Supervisors approve Hollywood Bowl ticket, parking price increases

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012 07:01 PM EDT

The county Board of Supervisors on Monday approved price increases for concert tickets and valet parking for the Hollywood Bowl's 2013 season.


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